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Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels in 22 countries, including the flagship Leonardo Hotels brand, has signed an agreement to acquire The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the company’s first hotel investment in the United States and a significant milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition completed on 7th July 2026.

An Austrian court has found an alpine hotel’s ban on burkinis discriminatory, a politically explosive ruling in a country where the far right is on the rise. The full-body bathing suit worn by some Muslim women has become a bugbear of the European far right, which has campaigned to restrict Muslim dress in public spaces.

Saudi has announced the launch of Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa application directly into curated travel bookings.

Scandic Hotels Group has received Skr7.5bn ($776m) in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans and provide additional financial headroom.

Classic British Hotels has announced a major expansion of its curated collection through a new partnership with Crest Hotels Group.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced a global agreement that will expand choice and elevate the guest experience across Marriott’s portfolio, bringing The Coca‑Cola Company’s brands to hotels around the world.

Cyprus is facing a serious challenge in its tourism sector. According to a special report published by the Audit Office on July 2, more than half of the country's hotels and other accommodation establishments continue to operate without an official license.

Corinthia Hotels has appointed Peter Roth as President, Hotel Operations. In this newly created position, Roth will oversee the operational performance of Corinthia’s current hotel portfolio and lead operational readiness for future openings in Italy, Doha, Riyadh, Dubai, the Maldives, and Chengdu. 

Aman Group has appointed Victor Clavell as chief operating officer, based at Aman’s Swiss corporate office and reporting directly to chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin.

Radisson Hotel Group has launched an AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, designed to redefine how travellers book direct online.

Singapore real estate firm OUE (OVES.SI), opens new tab said on Thursday it would ​buy Crowne Plaza Changi Airport ‌for S$500 million ($385.42 million) in association with Tokyo Century (8439.T), opens new tab, marking their second hotel ​collaboration in the city-state's airport.

The Indonesian government plans to demolish the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta’s upscale Senayan district and replace it with a new landmark development as part of a broader redevelopment of one of the capital’s most strategic areas, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said on Monday.

To celebrate the exciting summer of soccer, Hard Rock Hotel New York has just launched a new premium World Cup themed room honoring iconic soccer phenom Lionel Messi to elevate fan experiences even more and to help make things more relaxing for FIFA fans who need to rest after getting to and from the stadium.

Two luxury hotels, Il Sereno on Lake Como in Italy and the Kulm Hotel overlooking Lake St Moritz in Switzerland’s Engadin Valley, have launched a cross-border travel package combining stays at both properties with a scenic drive between them. 

Pictet Alternative Advisors is expanding its footprint in the Swiss real estate market with the acquisition of the Zurich Marriott Hotel. The move underscores the firm’s conviction in Zurich’s booming luxury hospitality sector and growing investor demand for stable real assets.

Oracle today announced Oracle OPERA Cloud Assistant, a new suite of AI-powered capabilities embedded directly within the familiar workflows of Oracle OPERA Cloud.

ESS Group, the Nordic hospitality company known for design‑driven destinations such as Maryhill Estate, Ellery Beach House and Fýri, is taking its signature lifestyle onto the water this summer with the launch of ESSOESS, a 24‑metre yacht now based in Palma de Mallorca.

According to witnesses, the balcony structure had detached from the ninth floor of the building in Cartagena

HYATT HOTELS CORP. hired more than 12,000 Opportunity Youth worldwide through its RiseHY initiative between 2018 and 2025, surpassing its goal of 10,000 hires by the end of 2025. The program works with community groups and public agencies to provide training and employment opportunities across its global portfolio.

Marriott International opened its 10,000th property globally, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India, marking a historic milestone as the company approaches its 100th anniversary.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo announces Tokyo Sea of Clouds －YAKUMO－, an enhanced version of its iconic mist installation that begins July 1, 2026. Named after the Japanese concept of "clouds layering upon clouds," YAKUMO brings visual and technological advancement to the hotel, creating a living garden that responds to changing weather and climate conditions.

JW Marriott has appointed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its global brand ambassador, strengthening the luxury hospitality brand’s global 'Stay in the Moment' platform through a collaboration that places India’s growing influence on international travel at its centre.

Hyatt has recently appointed Geoffray Maugin as Vice President Marketing & Loyalty for its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region, a newly created role that reflects the company’s continued evolution into a more brand-focused and insights led organisation.

A 31-year-old senior accountant at a Roadpali hotel in Kalamboli node has registered a cheating case against a fraudster, impersonating as the hotel’s owner, and swindling him of Rs 38.3 lakh. The accountant was made to transfer the amount from the hotel’s bank account to the fraudster.